NEWS BRIEF: “Holidaze” fundraiser for Suicide Prevention

Dalton — The Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention will be the beneficiary of “Purgatory Road Holidaze,” a 2-acre haunted corn maze organized by Betsy Nichols and Joann Farrell in the fields at the Nichols family farm, 190 Cleveland Road in Dalton. The event takes place October 13 and 14 and October 20 and 21 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. The event is NOT recommended for children under age 12.

Checks should be made payable to “BCSP”; all donations are fully tax-deductible.

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Friday, Feb 16 - In an email to faculty, staff and parents earlier this week, Berle said she will serve out the remainder of her term as principal of the K-4 school. Her last day will be Saturday, June 30.

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